In addition to the smartphone and accessories, the scope of delivery of a new iPhone 15 only includes a small piece of paper with quick start instructions. To get information about all functions, you can take a look at the iPhone 15 user manual. This can be found in Apple’s support area.

Strictly speaking, Apple does not provide its own manual for the iPhone 15. Instead, there are instructions for iOS 17. The features that the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus and the Pro and Pro Max models can do are listed there. The operating instructions are also suitable for all other iPhones with the current iOS version. Apple does not offer a free PDF download for the iOS 17 manual. Instead, the instructions are available as a web version for the browser (continue to the Apple page).

iPhone 15: Getting Started Guide and Features

The iPhone 15 manual can be read directly on the iOS device, but also on the PC or an iPad. You need no PDF readerbut an internet connectionto read all chapters. The table of contents takes you to the various sections where you can get to know the functions of the iPhone 15 better. Among other things, there are the following topics here:

• New features in iOS 17
• Configuration and first steps
• Personalize the device
• Working with text and graphics
• Apps
• Siri
• Security features
• Family Sharing
• Screen time
• Accesories
• Using iPhone with iPad, Mac and PC
• CarPlay
• Privacy and security
• Restart, update, reset and restore

In our tips section you will find many more guides on functions on Apple smartphones as well as secret features that are not described in the instructions.

iPhone 15: User manual as a PDF download?

You can browse through the individual chapters if you want to get an overview of all the features and technical specifications of the new iPhone models. If you are looking for help on a specific topic, you can use the search function on each of the support pages. There you can enter a term such as “restart” or “gestures” to be directed to the relevant help pages. The iPhone 15 manual is completely in German written. It is not known whether Apple will release a PDF version later or whether the manual will be available for download as an e-book in the Apple Books section, as is the case with older iOS versions.